Algerian Civil Concord referendum, 1999

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A referendum on the Civil Concord Law was held in Algeria on 16 September 1999.[1] The Concord was aimed at ending the Algerian Civil War, and allowed Islamist fighters not guilty of murder or rape to avoid prosecution if they turned themselves in. It was supported by 98% of voters with an 85% turnout.[2]

Results[edit]

Choice Votes %
For 14,583,075 98.63
Against 202,496 1.37
Invalid/blank votes 105,324
Total 14,890,895 100
Registered voters/turnout 17,512,726 85.03
Source: Direct Democracy

References[edit]

  1. ^ Algerian History Embassy of Algeria in Kuala Lumpur
  2. ^ History of Algeria History World